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World Service,10 Feb 2005,22 mins

Underwater aftermath of Tsunami Earthquake revealed

Science In Action

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Seven weeks after the deadly south Asian tsunami, the geological consequences of the massive earthquake that caused it are revealed on the ocean floor. The astronomical legacy of the Hubble space telescope, which is being taken out of service after 15 years, and astronaut Jeff Hoffman's memories of his mission to repair Hubble in 1993. What is mathemetician Ian Stewart telling us in 'Play It again Sam', his tale of digital megalomania?

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